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Ellen McCarthy, president of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, presents Becky Gates with flowers for her support of Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates' long career of public service, and her own public service during the 26th annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner in McLean, Va., May 21, 2010.

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Ellen McCarthy, president of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, presents Becky Gates with flowers for her support of Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates' long career of public service, and her own public service during the 26th annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner in McLean, Va., May 21, 2010.

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